From staycations to egg hunts: Where to celebrate Easter

Solaire Resort Entertainment City commemorates the spirit of Easter on March 31 with a Sunday mass at 11 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom.

Celebrate at Finestra with unlimited flutes of champagne and a diverse selection of Italian dishes. Experience an unlimited selection of smoked meats, grilled seafood and brunch classics at Waterside. Yakumi offers a brunch special featuring eight live buffet stations brimming with the freshest ingredients. Red Lantern features an eat-all-you-can buffet of authentic Chinese cuisine.

You can also enjoy a wide array of tea sandwiches, pastries and sweets, perfect for an Easter-inspired afternoon tea at Oasis Garden Café.

Complete your vacation by booking a stay at Solaire, with up to 38-percent off for a Deluxe Room, inclusive of signature welcome drinks for two either at Oasis Garden Café, Waterside or Dragon Bar and complimentary use of day beds for two by the poolside.

Call 88888888; email reservations@solaireresort.com.

At Newport World Resorts

Celebrate Easter with Gunther the Rabbit at Sheraton Manila Hotel for an egg hunt adventure and a city getaway. Book a deluxe room for two adults inclusive of breakfast buffet at S Kitchen until April 1, and receive complimentary passes to the Easter Funfair at Collab on March 31 from 5 p.m. Invite additional guests to join for an additional P5,000 on top of the room rate, which includes a lunch buffet for two adults and two children under 12 years old.

An Easter Safari Carnival awaits at Hilton Manila on March 31. Guests get to indulge in the Easter Lunch Buffet at Kusina Sea Kitchens. The Easter Buffet is priced at P2,800 per adult and P1,400 per child (11 and under), while tickets for the Easter Safari Carnival are P1,500 for adults and P1,000 for children. Families opting for both the buffet and carnival tickets will enjoy a 25-percent discount off the total price.

Until March 29, Hotel Okura Manila’s Yawaragi lunch set is available for P1,500 per person. On March 31, partake of the Yawaragi Kisetsu Buffet for P4,100 per person.

Take part in the “Eggspress Adventure” at The Great Room, Holiday Inn Express Manila-Newport City. A wide selection of snacks and refreshments lines the hall along with activity booths, plus prizes in store for the whole family to enjoy. All these and an exciting egg hunt, magic show and mascot appearances await adventure seekers on March 31. For P3,999, book an overnight stay with breakfast for two, inclusive of an access for one adult and one child. Access passes are also available for P1,499 net for one adult and one child, and P799 net for an extra one adult or one child.

Visit newportworldresorts.com.

At City of Dreams Manila

DreamPlay presents the annual Ultimate Easter Eggstravaganza on March 31, with registration starting at 10 a.m. The Ultimate Easter Pass (P2,999) brings children unlimited fun in the world of DreamWorks animation. The package comprises an all-day participating pass.

An Easter parade with beloved DreamWorks characters at The Shops at the Boulevard keeps the kids’ energy up as participating outlets provide treats and sweets. An exclusive meetand-greet with Gingy awaits participants at the DreamTales Library from 5 p.m. Pass holders are also given an Easter bag, Dragon’s special ice cream and an Easter Egg cookie to decorate when cooking with Gingy. The Easter event at DreamPlay is open to only 160 participants and ideally for ages 5 years old and above. Kids below five years old must be accompanied by an adult holding a separate Easter pass to participate in the DreamPlay Easter Egg Hunt.

Advance ticket purchase for the Ultimate Easter Eggstravaganza is until March 29 at the DreamShop counter.

Over at Nobu Manila’s Eas

ter celebration, guests step into a Sunday brunch experience showcasing Nobu-style dishes globally popularized by chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The Nobu Easter brunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and starts at P4,388 net per adult, inclusive of nonalcoholic beverages and mocktails. Other packages include alcoholic and premium beverages. Children ages 6 to 12 years old enjoy half-price and 5 years and below dine for free when accompanied by an adult availing of the Nobu brunch.

Easter sweets and handcrafted chocolates prepared by chocolatiers at Café Society are gifts for loved ones to make the occasion memorable. Easter treats at Café Society are available until March 31.

Guests booking with the hotels directly can avail of the Amazing Easter-cation package at Nüwa Manila, Nobu Hotel and Hyatt Regency Manila until March 31. The Easter room package at City of Dreams’ three hotels includes an overnight stay with complimentary breakfast for two adults and two children 12 years old and below; complimentary Maxibar; and a handcrafted colorful bunny white or milk chocolate welcome gift.

Call 88008080; email guestservices@cod-manila.com; visit cityofdreamsmanila.com.

At Conrad Manila

At the heart of the Easter celebration is Brasserie on 3’s “Easter Feast and Fun,” curated by executive chef Warren Brown and his team. On March 30 and

March 31, families can indulge in a lavish themed lunch or dinner buffet. Guests can enjoy this offer for P3,888 net per person and take advantage of a special ticket rate of P800 net per person for exclusive access to Conrad Manila’s “Under The Sea” Easter Sunday event at the Forbes Ballroom on March 31, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for this event are priced at P2,000 net per person and available for in-house guests and Brasserie on 3 diners only.

Additionally, guests can experience an “Enchanting Easter” at C Lounge from March 30 to March 31, indulging in savory Easter-inspired sips and bites from an afternoon tea buffet priced at P2,588 per person.

Bru Coffee Bar offers a selection of “Easter Delights” until March 31. For those seeking a relaxing retreat, Conrad Manila offers an Easter Stay package available until March 31. The package includes overnight accommodation, buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet at Brasserie on 3 and tickets to the hotel’s Easter Sunday event.

Call 88339999; email conradmanila @conradhotels.com

At Okada Manila

Okada Manila’s Cove Manila transforms into a festive wonderland for a one-day extravaganza on March 31. Guests of all ages are invited to join activities like arts and crafts, an egg hunt adventure and more, with session timings from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests can also swim in Cove Manila’s luxurious indoor pools. Buy a child pass for P2,288, which comes with five-hour access to the event, an Easter loot bag, a meal, beverage and exclusive activities. The adult pass is P1,600 and comes with the 5-hour experience, Easter-themed snacks and beverages.

Check out the Easter carnival at Play, Okada Manila’s dedicated family zone, which will have creative stations and different games.

On March 31, Medley Buffet will serve an Easter feast which includes Boston lobsters, king prawns, roasted prime rib and crispy pata for lunch and dinner, with adult tickets at P4,300 and children’s tickets at P2,150. Indulge in Easter specialties at The Lobby Lounge starting at P400 until April 10.

Visit okadamanila.com/deals/ easter-bliss-by-the-bay.

At Robinsons Malls

Robinsons Malls will be have a candy land-themed Easter on March 31, with lots of activities including Easter egg painting, making bunny ears and face-painting sessions. There will be an egg hunt, an Easter OOTD fashion show contest, plus “The Best Easter Show Ever,” which will feature dance performances, musical acts, game booths, magic shows and storytelling.

At Robinsons Movieworld, kids get to watch a movie for free if they’re accompanied by two paying adults. RMalls+ app is also running the “Pick an Egg, Get a Prize” promo on March 30 and March 31, giving users the chance to win prizes from Movieworld and Playlab.

To join the event, register on RMalls+ app.

At The Peninsula Manila

On March 31, The Peninsula’s youngest guests can delight in Easter activities at the Rigodon Ballroom, from face painting and trace ‘n’ color classes, to pin the bunny ear games, magic shows, balloon domes and a visit from the Easter Bunny who’ll help children fill their Easter baskets with eggs hidden in the Egglandia Maze.

Children from ages 1 to 12 can join The Peninsula Egglandia Egg Hunt and Merienda Buffet that takes place 2 to 5 p.m. An afternoon merienda buffet will be served in the Garcia Villa room. Prices are P5,000 (one child 12 years and below and one adult) and P2,800 (additional child or adult).

Mom and Dad can also enjoy a family escape in the in-room bubble baths, breakfast buffets each morning at Escolta restaurant, Easter nibbles from The Peninsula Boutique, at the hotel’s outdoor swimming pool and egg hunting when booking the Peninsula Easter Egg-venture Escapade room package. Rates start at P16,500 for a deluxe room.

Take home a 4-kilogram limited-edition Peninsula Chocolate Golden Easter Egg with major prizes inside. Lucky winners will receive an overnight stay in an executive suite, a bottle of Peninsula Champagne, a P5,000 gift certificate, a Peninsula Bear and many more. Only 30 pieces are available for P6,000 each.

Call 88872888, ext. 6630; email reservationPMN @peninsula.com or ext. 6694; email diningPMN @peninsula.com